Finding the Third Proportional to 139,000 and 305,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 139,000 and 305,065 is: 669,529.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,000 : 305,065 = 305,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,000/305,065 = 305,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,000x = 305,065 × 305,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,000x = 93,064,654,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,064,654,225/139,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,529.89
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